I was a proud owner of the KZ Castor Improved Bass edition. I'm using past tense because I broke them, and I was devastated. Next day I was ready to order them again and fell on the Castor pro which led me to this review. By the way I watch most of your reviews. Amazing job on content and footage. The KZ Castor O.G blows away most of the best selling iems up to 30 dollars and it costs only 12. Only two negatives. KZ iems come with awful cables and totally useless eartips. QKZ T1 cable and Dunu S&S eartips are great options. Great review. Waiting patiently for my new Castor pro.
im planning to buy an iem under 4500rs. im confused between Simgot ew200 and the KZ ZS12 Pro X. can you tell me which one is better in a) sound clarity, b) sound staging and separation c) balanced output d) clear instruments e) vocals. these are the things that matter to me.
Just having a doubt Im using salnotes zero, its mic only works with 7hz 71 dac recently purchased D07 still mic not working in that Is it the problem with the mic or the iem is like that
I had made decision to buy kz castor improved bass version but now I am a bit confused should I buy a pro one improved bass but the price is 200 more Or should I buy kz castor pro Harman target instead of kz castor improved bass??
I have KZ ZSN pro 2 and it had a good clarity on the highs, infact it is a bit sparkly to my ears. Mids were also good and having a decent amount of bass. I was looking for a basshead iem and then I chose KZ Castor pro. Surprisingly it sounded similar to the KZ ZSN pro 2 with little less sparkly at highs and very little rumble at bass (I expected more, but still good to listen). So, Overall, as he said, this is good for the price.
Out of the box castor will sound better and zsn pro 2 has a shrill/peak at 8khz. It might sound sharp for beginners. If you use EQ then there is no better set than zsn pro 2 in my opinion. Very good technicalities
Is this better than moondroop chu 2 and truthear gate I already own a pair of Sony headphones but I wanted to try IEM my primary need is good soundstage for Dolby content and instrument detail please let me know if any other IEM which can be more suitable for me ( if any )
Bro I just bought it last week after watching your previous video about KZ Castor Now I am watching this video with this IEM It's my life's first IEM and I am so satisfied and happy with it ❤ Edit:- Thank you so much bro for suggesting this IEM. I am happy with it I have the non pro version of it with improved bass It's been a week or otherwise I would go for the pro version by replacing it. Sorry if my English has any mistakes
For those who are going to buy I m using from since launch. However I don't believe in burn in but for castor it works after months now it's sound amazing with good technical things accordingly to price range and best in price range I can blindly suggess kz castor Bass Edition (1st generation) just need an basic Dongle and see the magic. Even i can say it's better than its some of double price iem Only thing is not I like I its sub bass maybe because I m BassHead
I'm confused between Kz castor pro bass edition and Tangzu warner SG (will use it with PS5 to play cinematic story games only) no fps eSports. Also I'm little treble sensitive.which one should I go for?
I'm currently using Salnotes Zero 2 and CCA Trio. Which can be the next upgrade for bass-heavy genres like Deep House and EDM? Legato or something else?
Sir i am having doubt related to buying the high impedance or low impedance Won't the high impedance ones work fine as the low impedance ones And which would be better with DAC i can buy anyone but this doubt confuses me
I buy to many Kz earphones, i want to buy Hidizs ms2 now ,, but i want to see one review of you for thise first because i know you tell all the things correct
am going to buy IEM for gaming and thinking to go with 7Hz salnote zero so is it a good option ?? am going with salnote zero and not zero 2 is because i want mic and type c . so is it good to go ??
Hello sir, i'm from VietNam. In my country there 2 big brand line available for basshead. It's kz castor pro and qkz x hbb. Do u know about the qkzhbb? Which one should i buy, thankyou!
I am new to these iems. Can anybody tell me how good these are compared to regular earphones? I prefer bass and I am picky about sound quality. Would it boost my experience? What about build quality? My last regular headphone is kinda damaged. Left pair doesn't work. Would these IEM's build quality be any better? I don't want them to break. As I really hate my regular earphones not working, breakinh these would be more disastrous if they are any good along side the price.
The IEMs themselves are generally built very well, it's the cables that sometimes stop functioning properly after some time but the cables are in most cases replaceable.
@@archisman_ghosh I guess that's the main issue with these types of wired earphones. The cable breaks or gets damaged, twisted, etc. Good to see for these ones they are replaceable but how expensive are they? And are these iems good for regular use? After listening to most people they say they are better than any regular even the expensive wireless earbuds. For media and music would these be any better or it would give a sound mostly for audiophiles not for media consumption. I want to hear media music for the best quality possible with good bass but not super bassy.
@@nazmulhuda3262. IEMs are not generally super bassy unless specified as a basshead. I think you would like a U-shaped or a slight V-shaped sound as per your description. IEMs are better than any regular wired IEM and can be used regularly unless you miss the handsfree convenience of tws earbuds. Even the bass in IEMs are refined and not overpowering other frequencies generally as is the case in most earbuds. The replacement stock cable can cost 60-70 percent of the cost of the IEM and upgrade cables can cost much more than the IEM itself. However upgrade cables won't make an astonishing difference unless the IEM itself is really really good which can be quite expensive and it is connected to a DAC. It's recommended to pair any IEM with a DAC (Dongle DACs are not very expensive) and a library of Hi-res music (Apple music provides lossless streaming) to get the full experience. IEMs are also fine for movies, gaming (a wider soundstage is useful here). Don't buy a sharp V-shaped sounding IEM if you dislike shrilll sounding treble, e.g. KZ edx pro; speaking from personal experience!
@@nazmulhuda3262. IEMs are not generally very bass heavy unless specified as a basshead IEM. Also the bass is generally much more refined and not overpowering other frequencies as is in case of budget TWS earbuds. IEMs are also fine for movies, gaming (prefer one with wider soundstage in this case) and can be used regularly unless you miss the handsfree convenience of tws. I think you would prefer a U-shaped or slight V-shaped sounding IEM as per your description. Don't buy a sharp V-shaped sounding IEM if you dislike sharp treble like shrills and hiss in treble region, previous KZ IEMs had that limitation like the KZ Edx pro; speaking from personal experience! Now, the replacement stock cables cost 60-70% of the price of the IEM but upgrade cables can cost much more than the IEM itself! However upgrade cables won't make significant difference in sound quality unless the IEM itself is really good one (like those sound engineers use) which can be really expensive and paired with a DAC. It's recommended to pair any IEM with a DAC (dongle DACs are not very expensive) along with a high-res music streaming service (Apple music provides lossless streaming) to get the best listening experience.
I was a proud owner of the KZ Castor Improved Bass edition. I'm using past tense because I broke them, and I was devastated. Next day I was ready to order them again and fell on the Castor pro which led me to this review. By the way I watch most of your reviews. Amazing job on content and footage. The KZ Castor O.G blows away most of the best selling iems up to 30 dollars and it costs only 12. Only two negatives. KZ iems come with awful cables and totally useless eartips. QKZ T1 cable and Dunu S&S eartips are great options. Great review. Waiting patiently for my new Castor pro.
This is the go to channel if you want any product regarding audio 💯💯
Being a basshead, which one should i buy kz castor or kz castor pro?
@@GODFATHER-t8l pro
It is better than truth ear gate?
@@ramyapanda3705 far superior
im planning to buy an iem under 4500rs. im confused between Simgot ew200 and the KZ ZS12 Pro X. can you tell me which one is better in a) sound clarity, b) sound staging and separation c) balanced output d) clear instruments e) vocals. these are the things that matter to me.
@@shreyasthoratkolhapur1726 go for ZS12 PRO X but paired with a DAC
Neither. Go for kefine klean or epz q5 pro
I just bought the kz zs12 proX .. with the foam tips it sounds awesome.. are the castor pro's as good as the zs12's
No,the ZS12 has better resolution.
But for the price,this is excellent.
@spandandutta2485 would you please tell me how's your zs12 pro x working?? Are they good at gaming nd movies. And compatible on PC too..
Just having a doubt
Im using salnotes zero, its mic only works with 7hz 71 dac recently purchased D07 still mic not working in that
Is it the problem with the mic or the iem is like that
Most probably a problem with the mic.
@Purecast9 but how can it work with the dac provided from the same brand 7hz only
I had made decision to buy kz castor improved bass version but now I am a bit confused should I buy a pro one improved bass but the price is 200 more
Or should I buy kz castor pro Harman target instead of kz castor improved bass??
@@Zeusss999 just get this and pair with the DAC I mentioned. They're perfect.
@@Purecast9 but I have already extended my budget till 1600 and kz castor pro is still 200 moree
Great review !
How do they compare to the non pro version though ?
@@overpoweredjelly3513 watch the whole video
Truthear gate vs kz castor pro which is best?
@@sheikhmoinuddin2700 Castor Pro
Kz castor Pro! Gate has thin bass, narrow stereo separation and sibilant highs. Castor Pro has none of these issues.
@@Pranav_Mathurare you tested??
I have KZ ZSN pro 2 and it had a good clarity on the highs, infact it is a bit sparkly to my ears. Mids were also good and having a decent amount of bass. I was looking for a basshead iem and then I chose KZ Castor pro. Surprisingly it sounded similar to the KZ ZSN pro 2 with little less sparkly at highs and very little rumble at bass (I expected more, but still good to listen). So, Overall, as he said, this is good for the price.
Paired with a DAC I hope?
@@Purecast9Yes, audicular d07 basic DAC + Amp
@@kumarasrihariharan7632 you could try the SIMGOT EW300 or DUNU TITAN S2 sometime in the future. More expensive though but really good.
I needed this review asap...
Which is better kz castor pro or kz zsn pro 2 ?
Please reply
Out of the box castor will sound better and zsn pro 2 has a shrill/peak at 8khz. It might sound sharp for beginners.
If you use EQ then there is no better set than zsn pro 2 in my opinion. Very good technicalities
@@suhail-msk which castor pro has better vocals? bass or harman edition?
Is this better than moondroop chu 2 and truthear gate I already own a pair of Sony headphones but I wanted to try IEM my primary need is good soundstage for Dolby content and instrument detail please let me know if any other IEM which can be more suitable for me ( if any )
So KZ caster pro is less better if play Edms. ???
Now tell me ... It's been comfortable for a long time ?
Which one I go for kz or s.g ?
KZ
@Purecast9 one more question difference between Harman target vs improved bass version pls try to Rply
finally get tp see your review on kz castor pro, i am currently using kz castor improved bass.
Which one comfortable…& for beginners caster ok or pro version?
Both
Bro I just bought it last week after watching your previous video about KZ Castor
Now I am watching this video with this IEM
It's my life's first IEM and I am so satisfied and happy with it ❤
Edit:- Thank you so much bro for suggesting this IEM. I am happy with it
I have the non pro version of it with improved bass
It's been a week or otherwise I would go for the pro version by replacing it. Sorry if my English has any mistakes
Get the pro
I'm glad I could help.
The Pro version has a slightly better resolution and bass which you may enjoy.
But a DAC is a must.
@@aaron_varghese Bro the replacement period is over otherwise I would replace it with the Pro 😅
@@dipankarbiswas3917 use the dac for beter result
For those who are going to buy
I m using from since launch. However I don't believe in burn in but for castor it works after months now it's sound amazing with good technical things accordingly to price range and best in price range
I can blindly suggess kz castor Bass Edition (1st generation) just need an basic Dongle and see the magic.
Even i can say it's better than its some of double price iem
Only thing is not I like I its sub bass maybe because I m BassHead
I'm confused between Kz castor pro bass edition and Tangzu warner SG (will use it with PS5 to play cinematic story games only) no fps eSports. Also I'm little treble sensitive.which one should I go for?
Overall the Castor sounds much better but may get harsh above 85% volume.
I'd still pick it though and pair it with a DAC.
@Purecast9 audiocular d07 vs D10 which one should I pick ?
Being a basshead, which one should u recommend between the og castor and the pro version especially in terms of rumbling bass and sub lows??
This one.
Paired with a DAC.
using it with pc or laptop also require DAC ??
If you have a good/dedicated sound card then No.
Else, it's always a great investment.
@Purecast9 I have a macbook air m2 does it go okay with that
@PraveenPrajapati004 try it. If the sound isn't great,get a DAC.
@@Purecast9 sir audiocular d12 pd 2 in 1dac vs normal audiocular d07 dac which one is better performance wise?
Im treble sensitive . Bass lover . For longtime use , movie , indian song which better ? Kz castor silver or black version ?
Black
I'm currently using Salnotes Zero 2 and CCA Trio. Which can be the next upgrade for bass-heavy genres like Deep House and EDM? Legato or something else?
Legato is nice.
Or SIMGOT EW300,ARTTI T10.
Simgot EA500 , shozy p20.
Sir i am having doubt related to buying the high impedance or low impedance
Won't the high impedance ones work fine as the low impedance ones
And which would be better with DAC i can buy anyone but this doubt confuses me
Forget about that.
Choose whether you want balanced sound or bass edition.
Choose accordingly.
I buy to many Kz earphones, i want to buy Hidizs ms2 now ,, but i want to see one review of you for thise first because i know you tell all the things correct
Ok so for gaming shall I get the castor or the pros
Which Pro?
@@Purecast9 obv he is talking about castor vs castor pro
I have Kz castor Bass version
Is it worth upgrading?
While not a huge upgrade,but as mentioned,it does have a slight better resolution and bass response. I love it.
But a DAC is must.
@Purecast9 yeah got D 07
Please help.
Castor pro or CCA trio?
I Prefer balanced treble and bass...so that the overall clarity isn't affected.
Haven't used trio.
But the Castor is excellent.
Bro can you please suggest best sounding alround IEM under 5000
KZ ZS12 PRO X
SIMGOT EW200
CCA PLA 13
Watch my review of these and then take a call.
Thank you bro❤️@@Purecast9
Kefine klean is currently the king under 4k
Using zsn pro x past 3 years, Its damaged now , can i go for castor pro or 7hz zero 2
Castor Pro Bass Edition
I am going to buy this headphone for my laptop which supports 24/192khz but for a device should i buy a dac?
Yes, I've mentioned a pretty affordable one in the description that I use personally.
I have kz zex, what are the difference of castor pro and zex
This sounds fuller with far better bass.
i have kz edx pro is it worth upgrading to castor pro??
Any connector recommendation for iphone with lightning port?
conceptkart.com/L8Rxsl
do i need a dac for pc and if yes can i use the Da6 for pc
Is these worth for gaming
Nah don’t buy iems for gaming
@@joyaljohnson7163 yes you can
am going to buy IEM for gaming and thinking to go with 7Hz salnote zero so is it a good option ?? am going with salnote zero and not zero 2 is because i want mic and type c . so is it good to go ??
Go for this one instead.
@Purecast9 kz castor pro over 7Hz. Zero 2 with mic
How does this compare to ZSN PRO X?
For the price,this performs better.
Do it work on iPhone 15 plus?
@@manjunathnair4858 yes
It is better than truth ear gate??
Far better
@Purecast9 thanks
Tangzu waner sg vs kz castor pro improved bass,which one is better in sound quality? Make a video on it
@@tanishkhatick112 No video required,KZ Castor is superior.
@Purecast9 how is the vocal quality and overall clarity in sound,i am planning to buy a iem for first time
Hi bro, stocks are not available in the links in ur bio, can u help me buy one
@@athiyant2437 these are selling like crazy because of how good they are. Just wait till they get back in stock.
seems like the harman target one is sold out on both the links :(
@@olifern these are selling beyond the supply. So,just wait a bit.
Can you recommend best type c iems available now?
Checkout the TRN MT1 PRO
Does it support HIRES AUDIO
They don't mention that specifically.
But lossless music sounds incredible on these.
How is performance on android smartfone? Is this having noise cancelation mic? Can we use for singing on smule?
Nice Review Bro ... But Add Some Sound Samples In All Sound Categories Especialy Bass/Vocals/ Instrumentz/Jazz Like That ...
The cable(kz edx pro)quality is so good that I am still using with my Tangzu wan'er sg. The Tangzu wan'er cable is still in the box🤗
I am using it with BLON 03
Does the cable plays any role in enhancing music
@@aaron_varghese no Bro.. sound quality is same
Hello sir, i'm from VietNam. In my country there 2 big brand line available for basshead. It's kz castor pro and qkz x hbb. Do u know about the qkzhbb? Which one should i buy, thankyou!
Castor Pro with Improved Bass (Black)
I've got the kz castor's improved bass edition.. is it worth upgrading?
Same question 🙋🏻♂️
As mentioned in the video, while not a huge difference,yet the overall resolution and bass response is improved on these. A DAC is a must.
@@Purecast9 is dac needed for pc?
@@Purecast9 suggest me a DAC under 1000 pls
@jadrise1869 save up and get the one in the description. Will serve you for a long time.
I am new to these iems. Can anybody tell me how good these are compared to regular earphones? I prefer bass and I am picky about sound quality. Would it boost my experience? What about build quality? My last regular headphone is kinda damaged. Left pair doesn't work. Would these IEM's build quality be any better? I don't want them to break. As I really hate my regular earphones not working, breakinh these would be more disastrous if they are any good along side the price.
Get an bassy iem
The IEMs themselves are generally built very well, it's the cables that sometimes stop functioning properly after some time but the cables are in most cases replaceable.
@@archisman_ghosh I guess that's the main issue with these types of wired earphones. The cable breaks or gets damaged, twisted, etc. Good to see for these ones they are replaceable but how expensive are they? And are these iems good for regular use? After listening to most people they say they are better than any regular even the expensive wireless earbuds. For media and music would these be any better or it would give a sound mostly for audiophiles not for media consumption. I want to hear media music for the best quality possible with good bass but not super bassy.
@@nazmulhuda3262. IEMs are not generally super bassy unless specified as a basshead. I think you would like a U-shaped or a slight V-shaped sound as per your description. IEMs are better than any regular wired IEM and can be used regularly unless you miss the handsfree convenience of tws earbuds. Even the bass in IEMs are refined and not overpowering other frequencies generally as is the case in most earbuds.
The replacement stock cable can cost 60-70 percent of the cost of the IEM and upgrade cables can cost much more than the IEM itself. However upgrade cables won't make an astonishing difference unless the IEM itself is really really good which can be quite expensive and it is connected to a DAC.
It's recommended to pair any IEM with a DAC (Dongle DACs are not very expensive) and a library of Hi-res music (Apple music provides lossless streaming) to get the full experience.
IEMs are also fine for movies, gaming (a wider soundstage is useful here). Don't buy a sharp V-shaped sounding IEM if you dislike shrilll sounding treble, e.g. KZ edx pro; speaking from personal experience!
@@nazmulhuda3262. IEMs are not generally very bass heavy unless specified as a basshead IEM. Also the bass is generally much more refined and not overpowering other frequencies as is in case of budget TWS earbuds.
IEMs are also fine for movies, gaming (prefer one with wider soundstage in this case) and can be used regularly unless you miss the handsfree convenience of tws.
I think you would prefer a U-shaped or slight V-shaped sounding IEM as per your description. Don't buy a sharp V-shaped sounding IEM if you dislike sharp treble like shrills and hiss in treble region, previous KZ IEMs had that limitation like the KZ Edx pro; speaking from personal experience!
Now, the replacement stock cables cost 60-70% of the price of the IEM but upgrade cables can cost much more than the IEM itself! However upgrade cables won't make significant difference in sound quality unless the IEM itself is really good one (like those sound engineers use) which can be really expensive and paired with a DAC.
It's recommended to pair any IEM with a DAC (dongle DACs are not very expensive) along with a high-res music streaming service (Apple music provides lossless streaming) to get the best listening experience.
which iem has best imaging and staging in this price range?
Best is hard to say.
This one is great though.
Moondrop Chu 2 is balanced.
@Purecast9 got it thx for the reply
Will DO07 dac and amp will work good i also have kz castor bass edtion ??
Yes,I use this combo myself.
Can you review KZ prx? Also best IEM under 5k? Is it truthear zero red?
Under 5K :
KZ ZS12 PRO X
SIMGOT EW200
Watch my review of these and decide.
But a DAC is a must.
@Purecast9 have you tried truthear zero red?
@@Purecast9 KZ is a bit harsh on Treble. I am sensitive to it. Can you suggest anything else under 5k? Into Techno, house mix, indie pop, acoustic.
Bro this or zns pro 2 for music?
Both are great.
For the price, this is unbeatable currently.
Moondrop chu II dsp typc or this?
how is epz q1 pro ? if anybody using this pls share experience!!! is this follow same sound as of ew200 ?
Kz castor pro vs moondrop chu 2
Please help 🙏
Castor Pro
It's not available on both of the links 😴
They are selling like crazy!
Just wait till they restock.
You made me buy it despite the fact i have the old one.. AND : D Fi, Libra Balanced , EDC PRO , Zero 2 , Hydro 👀😱☠️
Please try to review FiiO JD10 IEM
moondrop chu ii vs this..which one is best for bass ,comfortable issue and clearlity and also bulid quality of cables ..❓️❓️❓️❓️❓️🪩
This one. But they are sold out due to how good they are selling. Just wait a bit and then get one.
@Purecast9 ok
Make a review on kz vader vs castor pro
Best Tuning
Can u review and unbox Earfun uboom x
Sir can you please review this one too? -- KZ - PR3 😊
Dont get it
@@SiddharthSharma-uz6un what?
@@itsmeScrapWALA Pr3 has to much treble because of the removed filter. Better get any other iems
@@SiddharthSharma-uz6un thanks man...👍
@@itsmeScrapWALA I was also going to buy it but then I heard the iem and I said no these treble peaks are something else. To much.
Truthear gate or this one ??
This one.
Bhai hindi me rivew karo please
Kz buys reviews guys don't trust kz
Really?
My payment must be held up by customs then 😂